Capsule



Feb. 24, 1925. 1,527,610

M. T. SCOTT CAPSULE I Filed May 10. 1924 Patented Feb. 24, 1925,,

UNITED STATES MARY THOMPSON SCOTT, OF NEWBERBY, SOUTH CAROLINA,

CAPSULE.

Application filed May 10,

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MARY THoMgsoN Soorr, a citizen of the United States, residing at Newberry, in the county of Newberry and State of South Carolina, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Capsules, of which the following is a specification, reference being had to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to certain improve ments in capsules and has relation more particularly to a device of this general character adapted to contain a medicine in the form of powder, crystal, orsalts and it is an object of the invention to provide a device of this general character embodying novel and improved means whereby, after swallowing the gastric juices may quickly enter the capsule thereby assuring a substantially immediate action of the medicine.

Another object of the invention is to provide a novel and improved capsule formed of gelatine or other soluble substance adapted to contain a supply of medicine and wherein each end of the capsule is substantially funnelshaped and provided with a small opening through which the gastric juices may readily enter thecapsule.

The invention consists in the details of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved capsule whereby certain important advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive and otherwise moreconvenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed.

In order that my invention may be the better understood, I will now proceed to describe the same with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein Figure 1 is a view in perspective of a capsule constructed in accordance with an embodiment of my invention, the sections thereof being separated.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view taken through my improved capsule as here in disclosed with the sections n ssembled relation. A d ed in the a o p drew- 1924. Serial No. 712,335.

ings, my improved capsule comprises two substantially cylindrical sections 1 adapted to telescope or slip one within the other when in assembled relation as is well-known.

My improved capsule is adapted to contain a medicine in the form of powder, crystal, or salts and in order that the gastric juices, after swallowing, may readily enter the capsule to assimilate the medicine, the outer end wall 2 of each of the sections 1 has its central portion 3 disposed inwardly somewhat after the fashion of a funnel providing a restricted opening 4 through which the gastric juices are adapted to pass.

This particular formation at the outer end of each of the sections 1, while permitting the ready entrance within the capsule of the gastric juices, also assures the requisite maintenance within the capsule of the medicine so that the capsule possesses all the advantages of the type of capsule now generally employed. 7

From the foregoing description it is thought to be obvious that a capsule constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason of the convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and operated, and it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible of some change and modification without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do notwish to be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein shown in carrying out my invention in practice except as hereinafter claimed.

I claim A soluble capsule adapted to contain medicine in comminuted form comprising two substantially duplicate sections, each of said sections being substantially cylindrical, the inner end portions of the sections being adapted to be telescopically engaged one within the other, the outer portion of each of the sections being provided with an end wall having its central portion disposed inwardly, said inwardly disposed portion being substantially funnel shaped to provide a restricted entrance opening for the gastric juices.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature.

HQMPWN SCOTT, 

